DELIBERATE CAPITAL
DELIBERATE CAPITAL is a Series C+ fund in southeast-asia, indonesia and philippines writing $250K–$5M checks into seafood, aquaculture, sustainable-fishing and fisheries.
- Stages
- Series C+
- Sectors
- seafood, aquaculture, sustainable-fishing, fisheries
- Check size
- $250K–$5M
- Invests in
- southeast-asia, indonesia, philippines
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Website
- deliberatecapital.com
Thesis
Deliberate Capital is an impact and ESG investing firm that directs capital and provides technical assistance to businesses transitioning to more sustainable practices, particularly within the seafood and aquaculture sectors. Their core investment thesis is that companies considering their social and environmental footprints will be increasingly rewarded by the market. They manage the Meloy Fund, targeting enterprises in coastal fishing and aquaculture sectors in Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia and the Philippines. The firm aims to enhance coastal habitats and support community fisheries, projecting positive impact on 100,000 community members and improving 1.2 million hectares of coastal habitat. Deliberate Capital acts as a lead investor and co-investor, offering sustainable finance advisory services to a diverse range of stakeholders. They create bespoke impact investment solutions for coastal marine ecosystems, identifying them as a neglected investment opportunity with significant financial, social, and environmental returns. The typical check size ranges from $250,000 to $5 million, focusing on growth-stage SMEs. The firm was recognized as an ImpactAssets 50 emerging manager in 2021, 2022, and 2025.
Common questions
Does DELIBERATE CAPITAL invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. DELIBERATE CAPITAL lists Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does DELIBERATE CAPITAL write?
DELIBERATE CAPITAL writes $250K–$5M checks.
Where does DELIBERATE CAPITAL invest?
DELIBERATE CAPITAL invests in southeast-asia, indonesia and philippines.